Scientists Built a Simulated Sea Slug – It Quickly Became Addicted to an Intoxicating Drug
Scientists built a computer model of a simple brain network based on that of a sea slug, taught it how to get food, gave it an appetite and the ability to experience reward, added a dash of something called homeostatic plasticity and then exposed it to a very intoxicating drug.
This Philosopher AI has its own existential questions to answer
A new text-generating system called the Philosopher AI will answer your questions about the meaning of life -- unless they're too contentious.
The world's first advert scripted entirely by AI
The Japanese luxury car manufacturer Lexus used IBM’s Watson AI system to script a car advert for the new Lexus ES executive sedan car. How did they do this? Read on to find out…
Zoom alternatives: Best video conferencing software for business
Which video conferencing platform is right for your business? We've gathered details about 10 leading services, all capable of providing high-quality video with collaboration tools.
Best security cameras for business in 2020: Google Nest, Ring, Arlo, and more
Storage, flexibility, quality recording, and easy installation are some of the important factors to consider when deciding on a work safe security system. Our top 10 picks for commercial properties will help secure the workplace for small and large businesses alike.
Algorithms workers can't see are increasingly pulling the management strings
"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that." HAL's cold, if polite, refusal to open the pod bay doors in 2001 A Space Odyssey has become a defining warning about putting too much trust in artificial intelligence, particularly if you work in space.
Why the nonprofit OpenAI made GPT-3 a commercial product
A program that can automate website development. A bot that writes letters on behalf of nature. An AI-written blog that trended on Hacker News. Those are just some of the recent stories written about GPT-3, the latest contraption of artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI.
Tesla deters owners from hacking car performance
The car maker fires warning shots across the bows of third parties offering performance-boosting features.
Councils scrapping use of algorithms in benefit and welfare decisions
Call for more transparency on how such tools are used in public services as 20 councils stop using computer algorithms
Engaging fans during a pandemic: How the San Jose Sharks simulate hockey games
Sports has suffered during the pandemic, with shortened seasons, no fans in seats, reduced revenues. The San Jose Sharks lead the way in showing teams in whatever sport how to innovate in times of crisis and keep fans engaged. This is so cool - and so valuable.
Google says Australian media bargaining laws open up opportunities to 'game' the system
Search giant says if one group is given special information and notice, and can game the rankings at the expense of others, it can’t provide the best service.
Nallawilli Technology filling Indigenous and IT skills gaps with a focus on community
The aspirational goal for the company founded by Roderick McLeod is to see an Indigenous government CIO.
Algorithms workers can't see are increasingly pulling the management strings
Handing management to algorithms creates 'black-box bosses" whose decision-making is hard to understand or question.
NSW government taps into AI and satellite data for bushfire detection and prevention
Elsewhere, the state government is making technology upgrades to the Sydney rail network.
Predicting computational power of early quantum computers
Quantum physicists have developed an algorithm which helps early quantum computers to perform calculations most efficiently.
Beam me up: Researchers use 'behavioral teleporting' to study social interactions
Researchers have devised a novel approach to getting physically separated fish to interact with each other, leading to insights about what kinds of cues influence social behavior.
Robo-teammate can detect, share 3D changes in real-time
Something is different, and you can't quite put your finger on it. But your robot can.
Artificial intelligence for decision support in acute stroke — current roles and potential
Imaging-based assessment is becoming increasingly important in the management of acute stroke, but processing and interpretation of images in clinical practice is challenging. In this Review, Parsons and colleagues explore the potential of artificial intelligence to provide treatment decision support.